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Why Liverpool are favourites to win the Premier League early

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Jurgen Klopp joins Liverpool players in celebrating the win over Crystal Palace [COURTESY]

Liverpool have got their Premier League campaign off to the perfect start, winning their first two games with 6 goals and none conceded.

Before the season started, many felt like Klopp's side were the closest rivals to Pep's Manchester City after strengthening their squad in key areas during the summer.

After wins against West Ham and Crystal Palace it certainly looks like Liverpool will be there or thereabouts come the end of the season - but do they really have what it take to go all the way?

We look at five reasons why The Reds are genuine title contenders and have their best chance of a league trophy in 28 years.

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